Marriage proposal took a painful turn

Salam everyone, writing this for a close sister who’s really struggling right now-any wisdom would mean a lot, jazakum Allahu khayran. I’m honestly feeling so low, mixed up, and hurt. A potential suitor came through a Muslim marriage site, contacting my parents and showing serious interest in my profile. He and his mom kept stressing how keen they were, wanting to rush into nikah almost immediately. Before any formal family introductions, he asked to chat and call me, and my parents said yes. We clicked right away during those hours of talking-he opened up fast, asking personal things like how we’d picture married life, where we’d live, how many kids, even inviting me on his family’s yearly trips. It felt so promising. But when I later texted him saying I really enjoyed our talk, he pulled back. He said he didn’t want to keep calling or texting, just meet in person. I agreed to that too. My parents then called his mom to set up a simple meeting with him and his family, so they could feel at ease before I went out with him alone-since we don’t know them at all. His mom got so defensive, saying a face-to-face meeting was a waste of time, that there’s no need for formalities because ‘the kids can sort it out separately.’ It’s been almost a week and she still hasn’t gotten back to my dad about that meeting. Have any of you been through something like this? I’m so hurt and confused-my whole family is. Such a small, reasonable request and their reaction was so hostile. Even if I liked him, this behavior from his side makes me feel really unsettled. Any duas or advice? Thank you 🤲